Hotel La Palapa

Hotels
9 (363 reviews)
25m norte de la rotonda , Tamarindo , cr

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
Massage services
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and well-decorated rooms
Friendly and attentive staff
Excellent beach location
Great food
Cons:
Room sizes may be small for some
Noise from nearby bars

Categories

Cleanliness
9.21
The room was very clean and well-decorated.
Service
9.18
Staff were very friendly and attentive.
Location
9.22
Excellent location right on the beach and close to town.
Room Quality
8.17
Some rooms might feel cramped, particularly loft spaces.
Amenities
8.7
Amenities like secure parking and spa services were mentioned as positive.
Value for Money
9.16
Reasonable pricing for the quality of the stay.
Food and Beverage
9.21
Onsite restaurant provided great food and attentive service.
Overall Experience
9.18
Overall a beautiful and relaxing stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 14:05

Property Description

Beachfront Paradise with Modern Amenities

Luxurious Accommodations: Hotel la palapa offers free WiFi, TV, coffee maker, air conditioning, and a fridge in each room. The terrace provides stunning sea views, perfect for relaxation.

Convenient Location: Situated near restaurants and shops, guests have easy access to local attractions. Explore the vibrant surroundings and immerse yourself in the culture of Tamarindo.

Relaxing Extras: Indulge in a massage service for an additional fee, adding a touch of pampering to your stay. Unwind and rejuvenate in this coastal oasis.

Experience the ultimate beachfront getaway at Hotel la palapa. Book now for an unforgettable stay in Tamarindo.

Important information:

There is a new administration.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LIR

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 363 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.21
Service: 9.18
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 8.17
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 9.16
Food and Beverage: 9.21
Overall Experience: 9.18
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Louise • family_with_children • ca
9
Pros:

Bel endroit
Situé sur la plage
Ronaldo est à l'écoute de ses clients

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Eric • couple • ca
9
Pros:

L'emplacement, la taille de l'hôtel, très petit. L'accueil, en Français en plus. Le stationnement privé.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Ricardo • family_with_children • br
10
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Ricardinho • family_with_children • br
10
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Bernardita • couple • cl
10
Excelente lugar para quedarse en Tamarindo
Pros:

Ubicación excelente. Espacio muy lindo con reposeras en la playa. Se agradece el café y la limpieza diaria de las habitaciones.
Muy limpio y camas comodísimas.

Cons:

Los accesos a las habitaciones. Se entra por un restaurante, pasando por la cocina.

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • ca
7
Pros:

Location was great, beach was great. Room was good. Expectations were met.

Cons:

Very Rude experience with the owner of the hotel.
2 Beach lounge chairs were set up on the beach already my spouse and I sat in them for 2 hours. We noticed a woman standing behind us the whole time who did not leave. Not once did she approach us to say anything but instead stood there and watched until we got up to go back to our room, this women (the owner) aggressively accused us of moving those chairs to the beach, aggressively took down the rope and went and started moving the chairs back angrily and angry we did not help her. Once we apologized and stated we did not put them there and offered to help she said no and continued to drag them herself angrily.

Very rude interaction and accused of moving the hotels beach chairs down to the beach and immediately had the owner extremely rude and disrespectful. Very easily could have been approached in a different way. Because of this we would not book here again. She lives on the property in the upper level of the rentals.

Have travelled here 5 times and yet to experience such a rude encounter with an owner. All other staff were lovely and it’s unfortunate considering the situation could have been approached much differently.

I went out of my way when checking out to speak about the situation, the Owner apologized but with a level of arrogance and more of less brushed me off.

There is plenty of other beautiful places to stay along the beach that are welcoming, understanding and not ignorant.

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Laurie • couple • ca
9
Beautiful view and great staff made it a very good stay.
Pros:

Location was convenient- Rolando was super helpful and made the stay even better. Room was lovely, large king bed and a patio. With a view of the ocean. Massages for $35 US on site was an awesome treat.

Cons:

Bathroom was tiny. Restaurant was ok.

2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
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Ana • family_with_children • es
9
Ubicación perfecta
Pros:

La ubicación sin duda es espectacular, abres la puerta de la habitación y estás en la playa, además de que está al lado de restaurantes y tiendas.
La habitación estaba muy bien, limpia y bonita.

Cons:

Nada

2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
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lori • couple • ca
10
Perfect beach stay
Pros:

We loved staying here! We had a free delicious American breakfast every morning on the beach. We could see the ocean from the outside patio of our room, and lounge chairs on the beach were provided. It is centrally located in town so you can walk everywhere. The beach massage was divine. All the staff at the hotel are exceptionally nice and friendly. I would stay here again for sure.

Cons:

The bathroom is very small.

2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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Olivier • couple • ca
10
Parfait parfait parfait 11/10
Pros:

L’emplacement, le service, la chambre tout quoi !

2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Combina • family_with_children • de
9
Wohnen unter Palmen am Strand
Pros:

Die Lage direkt am Strand ist einzigartig. Das Studio hat einen Kühlschrank und eine kleine Appartmentkueche. Brüllaffen und Leguane wohnen direkt über einen. Das Restaurant bietet Gerichte direkt im Sand an.

Cons:

Keine Frühstückskueche im Restaurant. Doch am Strand gibt es welche nebenan.

2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Diane • solo_traveller • us
10
Wonderful, I would recommend this to anyone coming here, providing they can climb stairs!
Pros:

Amazing location, outstanding staff, clean, and comfortable room rooms.

Cons:

Restaurant was nice but a bit pricey compared with others on the beach.

2026-01-08 • via Nuitee
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Marina • couple • br
10
Maravilhoso!
Pros:

Localização maravilhosa, pé na areia e bem no centrinho, perto de tudo. Funcionários simpáticos e prestativos. Quarto espaçoso, cama grande e confortável. Chegamos antes do horário do check-in e nos disponibilizaram o quarto que já estava vago. Café da manhã no café italiano muito bom, servido por uma proprietária italiana muito simpática. Definitivamente uma ótima hospedagem!

Cons:

O banheiro é um pouco apertado e o chuveiro não tem água quente. Nada que atrapalhe a estadia.

2026-01-01 • via Nuitee
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paula • solo_traveller • us
10
Heaven
Pros:

Ambience, staff, location, total paradise

2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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Paolo • family_with_children • it
9
Tamarindo
Pros:

Posizione perfetta, letteralmente in riva al mare. Staff davvero accogliente.

2025-12-22 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • extended_group • de
10
Pros:

Perfekte Lage am Strand mit privaten liegen.Zimmer sind geräumig und schön

2025-12-20 • via Nuitee
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Jordan • couple • us
10
Our happy place!!
Pros:

Love this place!! It’s quaint… and local.. on the beach.. great service.. close to town and restaurants.. restaurant on site.. fire shows at night.. massages on site.. books excursions..
..and did I mention monkeys?? Monkeys, squirrels and raccoons visited daily :-)
Will definitely return!!

2025-12-19 • via Nuitee
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Donna • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Perfect location Such a wonderful stay

Cons:

The mattress and pillows were not the most comfortable but the good news is you can walk out your front door and get a massage on the beach

2025-12-18 • via Nuitee
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Sofia • couple • ch
10
2025-12-09 • via Nuitee
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Franziska • solo_traveller • ch
10
Pros:

Das Zimmer war sehr sauber und liebevoll dekoriert und der eigene kleine Bereich im Strandgarten perfekt. Habe mich von anfang an sehr wohl gefühlt. Die Massage von Ledi war dann noch der Höhepunkt.

2025-12-03 • via Nuitee